Comments on: The Alternatives to Root Canals

By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:38:12 +0000

I would have that root canal looked at before I worried about the mercury in there. If there’s an infection, you may be better of just extracting the tooth (which would get rid of the mercury as well).

By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:37:21 +0000

Back when amalgams were first used it wasn’t widely known that they were toxic (it still isn’t as widely known as it should be). The ADA actually held patents on amalgam fillings, and they also accredit the dental schools. Add it all up and you should have your answer. Unfortunately, politics typically rule over health.

By: Tina

Tina — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:38:36 +0000

Hello Doc. PLEASE I NEED YOUR help. About 2 years ago I had a root canal and the dentist used a mercury filling. At the time I did not know that it was in fact mercury. He put a crown on it and I have not have any issues. However after finding out that there is in fact mercury in it is there any way that he can remove the crown an put a composite filling in it instead??? Is there anyway he can get all of the mercury out of the root canal???

-TINA B

By: briccio

briccio — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:29:44 +0000

Dr. Marvin why is any dentist allowed to put the second most substance known to man in peoples mouths? Also how would it take to put these criminals in jail?

thanks,
–Briccio

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:41:17 +0000

Please help! I have a bottom wisdom tooth that is lying sideways pushing into the root of the bottom molar next to it. The wisdom tooth has not erupted & is lying beneath my gums. An old childhood filling fell out of the bottom molar & now my dentist says a deep cavity exists but he may be able to save the tooth with a root canal & crown but the wisdom tooth need to be extracted. My oral surgeon advised against removing the wisdom tooth since it’s not causing me pain, but recommended pulling the bottom molar instead. I’m 37 and have pretty good teeth, I don’t want to lose any of my regular teeth. Please help Dr. Marvin; thanks!

By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:23:58 +0000

Dan,

There are but not all of us are like-minded and have similar positions on all of these subjects. If health is your main concern, go look on websites and read what they stand for. So far, there isn’t an organization out there that has set any standards for alternative dentists… at least not yet.

If you like what I have to say, then you can surely make it a vacation to San Diego and get your dentistry done here.

Dr. Marvin

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:48:56 +0000

Hello Dr. Marvin, is there a source where I can search for natural, like-minded dentists in the U.S.?

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By: Dr. Marvin

Dr. Marvin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:21:46 +0000

My question would be, why do you need to graft? If you have healthy bone and no auto-immune problems or other issues I’m not aware of, you shouldn’t need to do any grafting. Properly extracting the tooth will allow your bone to heal itself without the use of any artificial grafting material.

By: Alfred

Alfred — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:13:40 +0000

Hi Dr. Marvin, it is a tough decision to make….my front tooth (No. 9) has been dead for quite a while. After researching root canals, I would prefer to just extract it, but being a front tooth makes it especially hard. I’ve decided against the Titanium implant, and may go with a resin bonded bridge. Most people I know think I’m crazy but I’d rather extract a tooth that risk my health.

What is your position on socket grafting when extracting the tooth?